The 90EX has very little appeal, to me. Yes, it's tiny, and that's good. But it can't be bounced, meaning its only use is fill flash, and it's on the weak side even for that. Optical master? Great feature, and a cheap way to get it! But my flashes are 600's and I have an ST-E3. So personally, I think the 270EX II with more power and bounce capability is a much better choice for the EOS M.

I had one of the backordered B&H orders in and it arrived today ($299 deal). I was pleasantly shocked when I pulled the little flash out of the box - they sent me the kit with the flash! That was a very nice little upgrade on what was already a fabulous deal

I had one of the backordered B&H orders in and it arrived today ($299 deal). I was pleasantly shocked when I pulled the little flash out of the box - they sent me the kit with the flash! That was a very nice little upgrade on what was already a fabulous deal

I finally received mine today from the original $299 deal ... and yes, they sent me the kit with the speedlite 90EX .... Bonus !

I had one of the backordered B&H orders in and it arrived today ($299 deal). I was pleasantly shocked when I pulled the little flash out of the box - they sent me the kit with the flash! That was a very nice little upgrade on what was already a fabulous deal

I finally received mine today from the original $299 deal ... and yes, they sent me the kit with the speedlite 90EX .... Bonus !

Nice feeling, isn't it? Although I do agree with some of the above posters - I don't see the flash getting used very much.

I got mine yesterday, ordered the M and 22 but got the 90EX with it. Can't say enough good things about B&H who seem to be honouring all their over orders, I know Adorama were cancelling theirs.

Gotta say the AF is MUCH better than I expected, leagues ahead of the G series. The IQ is, well it is APS, we all know the IQ! The 90EX is better than the ST-E2, for half the price.

For $299 I am very very happy, having played with the camera a bit now I'd have been happy at $600 for the kit.

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